Learning about the many exciting cities in North America is a fun
way for ESL students to practice aural comprehension and notetaking
skills.

Each chapter focuses on a different North American city with
side trips or short lectures on popular destinations near three of
the cities. As students improve their language skills, they learn
about the history and culture of each city. Postcards
features
-- tape-recorded lectures about each city, five to ten minutes in
length;
-- notetaking strategies that build on one another; accompanied by
examples and exercises prior to each lecture;
-- vocabulary activities that introduce students to words and
expressions they will see and hear in their daily lives;
-- pre-listening activities that stimulate students'
interest;
-- post-listening activities that draw on students' previous
knowledge; and
-- readings that examine a different aspect or flavor of each
city.